Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Z. Najihah, I. M. Noor, Tan Winie
Summary: This study investigates the use of acetone as the optimal solvent for extracting chlorophyll from Costus woodsonii leaves, and explores the performance of chlorophyll as a dye sensitizer for DSSC. By studying the adherence of chlorophyll pigment to the TiO2 surface and the movement of electrons at the interface, the highest efficiency of chlorophyll DSSC is achieved.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sultana Rahman, Abdul Haleem, Muhammad Siddiq, Muhammad Khalid Hussain, Samina Qamar, Safia Hameed, Muhammad Waris
Summary: The financial progress of a country depends heavily on the energy sector, which is crucial for the growth and development of various industries. The use of renewable resources is essential to overcome the energy crisis and reduce the negative impact of hydrocarbon fuels on the environment. This review focuses on the dyes used in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) and discusses the progress in both inorganic and natural dyes.
Article
Polymer Science
Huda Abdullah, Savisha Mahalingam, Nur Aisyah Abu Bakar, Abreeza Manap, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Md Akhtaruzzaman
Summary: The addition of Fe2O3 can improve the efficiency of DSSC, however, an excessive amount can impede electron transport. The optimal concentration is found to be 0.2% for efficient performance.
Article
Energy & Fuels
J. M. Abisharani, S. Balamurugan, A. Thomas, S. Devikala, M. Arthanareeswari, S. Ganesan, M. Prakash
Summary: A new sequence of GLN gel polymer electrolytes incorporated with KI/I2 redox pair and inexpensive organic additives were prepared. The assimilation of organic additives into the GLN gel polymer electrolytes is confirmed by various analyses, showing improved conductivity and reduced recombination process with the use of SAA organic additive. The EIS analysis provided insights into the charge transport mechanisms at the interface in DSSCs, revealing the importance of functional groups in the charge transfer process for enhanced PCE.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana Belen Munoz-Garcia, Iacopo Benesperi, Gerrit Boschloo, Javier J. Concepcion, Jared H. Delcamp, Elizabeth A. Gibson, Gerald J. Meyer, Michele Pavone, Henrik Pettersson, Anders Hagfeldt, Marina Freitag
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) and dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells (DSPECs) have seen a revival in recent years as they offer unique properties such as low cost, non-toxic materials, colorfulness, transparency, and efficiency in low light conditions. This review covers advancements in DSC technology over the past decade, including theoretical studies, characterization techniques, materials, applications, and commercialization efforts by various companies.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Balasubramanian Karuppasamy, Balusamy Shenbagabalakrishnan, Venkatachari Gayathri
Summary: The photovoltaic performance of aqueous Al-ion electrolyte-based dye-sensitized solar cells was investigated, showing an efficiency 50% higher than the quoted value and an 80% enhancement with antimony-doped tin oxide compared to undoped tin oxide.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gang Wang, Li-Jiao Ma, Bing-Xin Lei, Heng Wu, Zhao-Qing Liu
Summary: Two-dimensional Ti3C2 material with unique electronic, optical, and plasmonic properties has a wide range of applications in photovoltaics. In this study, Ti3C2 nanosheets-modified P25 nanoparticles were used as photoanode films for dye-sensitized solar cells, and the resulting efficiency was significantly improved compared to pure P25.
Review
Energy & Fuels
N. K. Farhana, Norshahirah M. Saidi, Shahid Bashir, S. Ramesh, K. Ramesh
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a cost-effective alternative to conventional silicon solar cells, with high energy conversion efficiency, but stability issues with liquid-state DSSCs have led to the incorporation of polymer electrolytes. Various elements like host polymers, iodide salts, nanoparticles, and organic additives play a role in improving the performance and long-term stability of DSSCs, highlighting the importance of introducing additives for enhancing transport properties.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Dheeraj Devadiga, M. Selvakumar, Prakasha Shetty, M. S. Santosh
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells are an efficient method of converting energy and have the potential to be a future energy source. Integration with rechargeable energy storage systems has addressed the issue of power output in photovoltaic conversion systems.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fatima Santos, Jorge Martins, Jeffrey Capitao, Seyedali Emami, Dzmitry Ivanou, Adelio Mendes
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a promising technology for wireless powering of low-consuming electronics and sensor nodes of the internet of things (IoT). This study achieved highly stable cobalt-mediated monolithic DSSCs through encapsulation using a glass-frit sealant, eliminating extrinsic degradation factors.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Anastasios Peppas, Demetrios Sokalis, Dorothea Perganti, Gregor Schnakenburg, Polycarpos Falaras, Athanassios Philippopoulos
Summary: The Pfitzinger condensation reaction was used to synthesize NAN ligands with bulky groups, which were characterized and employed to prepare seven copper(I) complexes. The photovoltaic performance of these complexes was evaluated in dye-sensitized solar cells.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dheeraj Devadiga, Muthu Selvakumar, Deepak Devadiga, Tantri Nagaraja Ahipa, Prakasha Shetty, Selvaraj Paramasivam, Shanmugam Senthil Kumar
Summary: In this study, the photovoltaic capabilities of a metal-free organic dye (CDIB) as a sensitizer and co-sensitizer for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) were investigated. The efficiency of the DSSC with CDIB sensitizer and IL-15% electrolyte reached 1.86%. Furthermore, the power conversion efficiency of DSSC with co-sensitized dye was increased by 23.29%, mainly due to an increase in short-circuit current density and open-circuit voltage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sadia Yasmeen, Yasir Qayyum Gill, Rabia Nazar, Umer Mehmood, Faisal Iqbal, Hooriya Qaswar, Zeeshan Ahmed
Summary: Conductive polymer blend gel electrolytes improve the stability of dyesensitized solar cells by reducing leakage and enhancing electrode adhesion. In this study, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and polyaniline (PANI) blends were synthesized through in-situ polymerization and characterized using various methods. The optimal composition of the electrolyte solution was selected, and the conductivity was found to be influenced by salt concentration. Solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells with gel electrolytes exhibited better long-term stability compared to conventional cells.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vidhya Selvanathan, Mohd Hafidz Ruslan, Ammar Ahmed Nasser Alkahtani, Nowshad Amin, Kamaruzzaman Sopian, Ghulam Muhammad, Md Akhtaruzzaman
Summary: The fabrication of quasi-solid polymer electrolytes based on esterified starch has shown promising results for applications in dye-sensitized solar cells. The chemical modification of potato starch via phthaloylation method, and the incorporation of propylene carbonate, dimethylformamide, and lithium iodide resulted in high ionic conductivity and efficiency in the biopolymer gel electrolyte. This research suggests a sustainable and cost-effective approach for developing quasi-solid-state DSSC with starch-based electrolytes.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Subhrajit Konwar, Pramod K. Singh, Pawan Dhapola, Abhimanyu Singh, Serguei V. Savilov, Muhd Zu Azhan Yahya, Sirin Siyahjani Gultekin, Burak Gultekin
Summary: This paper deals with the synthesis, characterization, and application of low-viscosity ionic liquids as dopants and biopolymers as the host. The ionic liquid enhances the ionic conductivity and thermal stability of the biopolymer electrolyte, leading to the development of highly conducting ionic-liquid-doped biopolymer electrolyte-based devices such as electrochemical double-layer capacitors and dye-sensitized solar cells.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mahdiyeh Ebrahimi Rahmani, Mehdi Ansari, Maryam Kazemipour, Mohammadreza Nateghi
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manijeh Sardari, Forough Kalantari Fotooh, Mohammad Reza Nateghi
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MODELING
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Naser Jahanbakhshi Zadeh, Mahmood Borhani Zarandi, Mohamad Reza Nateghi
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
S. H. Mirjalili, Mohammad Reza Nateghi, F. Kalantari Fotooh
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Asma Hamedi, Francesco Trotta, Mahmood Borhani Zarandi, Marco Zanetti, Fabrizio Caldera, Anastasia Anceschi, Mohammad Reza Nateghi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeinab Safari, Mahmood Borhani Zarandi, Antonella Giuri, Francesco Bisconti, Sonia Carallo, Andrea Listorti, Carola Esposito Corcione, Mohamad Reza Nateghi, Aurora Rizzo, Silvia Colella
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Mahdieh Hoseinpour, Razieh Mohebat, Mohammad Reza Nateghi, Forough Kalantari Fotooh
Summary: A simple and efficient one-pot method for the synthesis of 3-[1-aryl(alkyl)-2-pyridin-2-yl-ethyl]-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-ones was developed by the reaction of 4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one and aldehydes with 2-methylpyridine in dioxane under catalyst-free conditions. This reaction offers inexpensive and readily available starting materials, the formation of a single product, high yields of biologically active products, and a simple work-up process.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
B. Khademi, M. R. Nateghi, M. R. Shayesteh, N. Nasirizadeh
Summary: A new low-cost and high-voltage aqueous symmetric supercapacitor cell was developed using a blend of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide active material. The device exhibited a reliable operating cell voltage of 2.3 V and a maximum specific energy of 43.8 W h/kg, retaining 84% of its initial specific energy even after 10,000 charge/discharge cycles. The superior energy storage capability is attributed to the high specific surface area of reduced graphene oxide and the electrochemical activity of graphene oxide surface functional groups.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahdieh Hoseinpour, Razieh Mohebat, Mohammad Reza Nateghi, Forough Kalantari Fotooh
Summary: This new synthesis method achieves the synthesis of oxazoles in a short time, with easy operation and no need to handle byproducts.
INORGANIC AND NANO-METAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdolreza Majidizadeh Fini, Forough Kalantari Fotooh, Mohammad Reza Nateghi, Somayeh Shahi
Summary: The study used density functional theory to calculate the structures of PANI, PpPDA, and PBz, and compared their electrical and optical properties through experimental and simulated results. The findings demonstrate the important role of theoretical calculations in detecting complex polymer structures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeinab Safari, Mahmood Borhani Zarandi, Mohamad Reza Nateghi
Article
Electrochemistry
M. R. Nateghi
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Asma Hamedi, Mahmood Borhani Zarandi, Mohammad Reza Nateghi
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
F. Kalantari Fotooh, M. R. Nateghi, M. Mohammadi
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
A. Dadras, M. R. Nateghi, F. Kalantari-Fotooh
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2018)